Isle of Skye - A Private, Bespoke and Authentic Tour

Beinn na Cailleach (Hill of the Old Woman)

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the magic of Skye and get an authentic experience in the company of a local born and bred in Skye & Lochalsh. The owner's family came to Skye in the 16th century and he is an ex-employee of the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh. This is very much a bespoke tour where we work hard to meet your requirements while attempting to give you the benefit of our local knowledge to minimise tourist crowds. The tour described can be flexed to include The Fairy Pools or Neist Point on the west of the island by missing out elements of the main tour.

What's included

Private transportation
Bottled water
The driver will offer you a dram of whisky (or a gin) at some point on the tour.
Tour Guide
Bespoke tour

Coffee and/or Tea
Travellers should bring a picnic lunch
Snacks
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

What to expect

The Old Man of Storr
15m

Travellers have the option of walking up to the base of the rock but this is arduous and takes about 90 mins. Most people are content to stop at various viewpoints to take photographs.
Lealt Falls
30m

There are two viewpoints. One looks out over the Lealt river waterfall and the other looks out on the Minch (Atlantic). We walk from one to the other and there is an opportunity for coffee from a vendor here.
Kilt Rock
15m

The travellers can see and photograph both the Kilt Rock and the spectacular waterfall beside it. There are also views out the the Minch.
30m

We drive up the hair-raising switchback (perfectly safe with our drivers) to the carpark at the top and then take in the iconic scenery, so singular it has been a backdrop to many films. Travellers can also take a short or an extended walk to immerse themeslves in this truly unique location.
Duntulm Castle
30m

We walk to the atmospheric ruin of Duntulm, home of the MacDonalds, where our guide will relate stories of clan warfare and tragedy.
Skye Museum of Island Life
45m · Admission ticket not included

The five 'black' houses comprise the museum which depicts life on Skye hundreds of years ago. The museum is optional, but we often picnic here making use of the delicatessan.
Fairy Glen
45m

Travellers can walk to 'Castle Ewen', the naturally formed feature which is possible to climb to the top giving views of the highly unusual topography surrounding it. It's very easy to imagine that the 'fairy hillocks' are indeed home to the fairies.
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
1h · Admission ticket not included

The guide will accompany you to the ticket booth where you will get admission to the Castle and the Gardens. Once inside you will be assisted in the different parts of the Castle by their guides.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Remember to wear stout shoes and bring a waterproof jacket. Be aware that approximately half of the tour will be taken with travelling between attractions during which time your guide will make observations on the points of interest and scenery we pass.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total duration includes travel time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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From

£650.00 per group

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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